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Fernand Léger
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Fernand Léger
- Le Coq sur les bûches
- stamped F.L. (lower right)
- gouache on paper laid down on canvas
- 50.8 x 64 cm ; 20 x 25 1/8 in.
Condition
The sheet is slightly buckled towards the corners with some creasing, notably a 5cm horizontal crease in the upper part of the left edge, a curved crease in the centre of the right edge and a diagonal one on the birds neck. There is a 3cm repaired tear to the upper edge and a curved crease with a possible humidity stain to the bottom of the sheet. There is a 1cm round yellow stain to the right of the centre of the upper edge and some scattered media marks and handling smudges throughout with a few specks of minor foxing. Overall this work is in fairly good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."